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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORSEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH CRUISE CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.98)
(P.94)
(P.202)
(P.95) MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.131)
FOG LIGHTS
(P.292)
BED LIGHT SWITCH
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.207) (P.99) (P.31)
(P.76) (P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.276)
SHIFT LEVER
(P.271) TRIP/RESET BUTTON
(P.76)
(P.97) (P.218)INFO ( ) BUTTON
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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INFO ( / ) button
SEL/RESET button
U.S. model is shown. (See page84)
Trip Computer (See page87)
Tire Pressure for each tire (See page86)
Go to HandsFree-Link Menu (See page86)
Go to Language Selection Menu (See page92)
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This shows the remaining lif e of the
engine oil. It shows 100% af ter the
engine oil is replaced and the display
is reset. The engine oil lif e is
calculated based on engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions. For more inf ormation,
see page .Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The display changes as
shown.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more inf ormation, see
page .You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone.
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Engine Oil L if e
T ire Pressure MonitorBluetooth
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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ENGINE OIL LIFEU.S.
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual. To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped
On models with navigation system.
On models without navigation system.
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MOONROOF SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT CONTROL DIAL
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT SEAT HEATERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATORSEL/RESET BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
SELECT BUTTON
TRIP/RESET BUTTON
SHIFT LEVER VTM-4 LOCK
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
BED LIGHT SWITCH VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSBLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH
MULTI-CONTROL LEVER
(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)
(P.98)
(P.131)
(P.94)
(P.202)
(P.95)
FOG LIGHTS (P.97)
(P.292)
(P.144) (P.99)
(P.126)
(P.142)
(P.207) (P.99) (P.31)
(P.76) (P.76) (P.76)
(P.76)
(P.76)
(P.271) (P.276) INFO ( )BUTTON
(P.218)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation...............
Vents, Heating and A/C .146
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Climate Control System .152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .159
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AM/FM Radio Reception .165
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .167
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Playing CDs .173
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CD Player .175
CD Changer (Models without navigation ..................................
system) .181
CD Changer (Models with navigation ..................................
system) .189
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Protecting Your CDs .198
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .201
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Remote Audio Controls .202
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Auxiliary Input Jack .203
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Radio Thef t Protection .204
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Setting the Clock .205
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Security System .206
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Cruise Control .207
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Compass .210
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .213
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.217 ...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .246
On RTS, RTL models, and Canadian
EX-L models
On models with navigation system
Features
Features
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To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting, or by callingthe Hands Free Link
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call (888) 9-
HONDA-9.
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage.
Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). The Bluetooth
word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit , or call (888) 528-7876. In
Canada, visit , or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
The HFL is available in both English
and French (Canadian models only).
To change the language, see page . 221
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On models with navigation system
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Voice Control
Bluetooth Wireless
Technology
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Features
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To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the HomeLink buttons. On
models with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob,
or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL f rom the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page .
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly f rom
your cell phone using the receive
contact f unction in the HFL.
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Microphone
Audio System
Phonebook
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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HFL BACK BUTTON HFL TALK
BUTTON
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When you are operating the HFL,
dialing or receiving calls with the
audio system in use, you will see the
above screen on the navigation
display.
The HFL buttons are used as
f ollows:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
Press and release the button, then
wait f or a beep bef ore giving a
command.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
You will also see ‘‘HANDS FREE
LINK’’ on the audio display.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display if your Bluetooth
-
compatible phone is linked to the
HandsFreeLink
.
Inf ormation Display
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Features
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BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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